Category Archives: Advertising

Sorry for the brevity of today’s post, but I’m recovering from a stomach bug that’s had me running to the bathroom too often to make writing a realistic goal. If only my bathroom were big enough to set up my computer in there…then I’d be set! But that’d be pretty gross. Anyhoo, I have to … Continue reading →

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So this week’s Newsweek cover is making the rounds, and not just because of the obvious provocative-ness of the whole thing. Turns out the image of a woman’s mouth about to administer what we can only assume will be a spectacular blow-job to two asparagus at once (talent!) is not only racy but also recycled. … Continue reading →

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An odd contradiction in my behavior is that I dislike alcohol but love love love alcohol signage, labels, and advertising. I have several pint glasses, my favorite of which is Arrogant Bastard Ale. I’ve never even tried Arrogant Bastard Ale. I’ve always tried to figure out why I adore the label but hate the contents. … Continue reading →

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Forget Wal-Mart and its soul-crushing ways, there is a new target for your consumer rage…or at least mine. J.C. Penney recently unveiled a new advertising/public relations campaign designed – in theory – to make them seem more customer friendly. No-questions-asked returns, the elimination of coupons, and a supposed move away from “sale” pricing. Also, prices … Continue reading →

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I work in a grocery store. Actually, a high-end grocery store that has plenty of specialty items. Customers will often come up and ask if we have some bizarre thing I’ve never heard of, I’ll ask someone else about it, and they’ll say, “Oh yes, we carry two kinds, but we just ran out … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, a fact I was pleasantly reminded of when this lovely fax came in at work last night: Clearly, not the most professionally-scripted message in the history of unsolicited faxes, but at least the enthusiasm comes through. At least, I think that’s what the startling exclamation point-to-sentence ratio … Continue reading →